Below Average
#272 of 284 private schools in TN
Columbia Academy
School · Columbia, TN
A private school in Columbia, TN serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1101 W 7TH ST, Columbia, TN 38401
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TN.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in TN
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Columbia Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,062/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,467
Median home value
$295,200
Median rent
$1,084/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Stone AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.6 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Agathos Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 275 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Columbia Academy is listed in Columbia, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Columbia Academy
Columbia Academy is a private school in Columbia, TN, serving approximately 887 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #272 of 284 private schools in TN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbia Academy
What grades does Columbia Academy serve?
Columbia Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Columbia Academy?
Columbia Academy has an enrollment of approximately 887 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Academy is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Columbia Academy rank in TN?
Columbia Academy ranks #272 of 284 private schools in TN.
What is Columbia Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbia Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Columbia Academy a private school?
Yes, Columbia Academy is a private coeducational school with a Church of Christ affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Columbia Academy a religious school?
Columbia Academy has a Church of Christ religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 887
- Gender Split
- 62% M / 38% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Church of Christ
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Maury County
- Phone
- (931) 398-5360
- Area population (ZIP 38401)
- 66,696
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 39
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38401; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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